Edibles — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective plural noun /ˈe-də-bəl/

Meaning & Definition of Edibles

Edibles (noun)

  1. something that is suitable or safe to eat, something edible, a food item
  2. any of various food items containing THC

Edibles (adjective)

  1. fit to be eaten, eatable

Edibles (plural noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. substances intended to be eaten

    "even if the storm turns out to be a blizzard, there are enough edibles in the refrigerator to last us a week"

    similar: bread, chow, chuck (chiefly West), comestibles, eatables, eats, fare, food, foodstuffs, grub, meat, provender, provisions, table, tucker (chiefly Australian), viands, victuals, vittles
    related: commissary, rations, supplies, aliment, nutriment, diet, nourishment, nurture, sustenance, mess, pap, ensilage, feed, fodder, forage, silage, slop, swill, feast, meal, refreshments, regale, repast, spread, board, dish, plate, platter, serving, finger food, natural food
    near: bane, poison, toxin, venom

Related Entry: Edible (adjective)

Edible is a different word from Edibles. The synonyms below are for edible, not for edibles.

  1. suitable for use as food

    "edible plant products"

    similar: comestible, eatable, eating, esculent
    related: absorbable, chewable, digestible, ingestible, swallowable, nourishing, nutritious, nutritive, appetizing, delicious, flavorful, palatable, savory, succulent, tasty, toothsome, toothy
    opposite: inedible, nonedible, uneatable
    near: indigestible, nondigestible, nonnutritious, undigestible

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Edibles

The most common words with a similar meaning to Edibles:

Chiefly West: chuck
Chiefly Australian: tucker
bread, chow, comestibles, eatables, eats, fare, food, foodstuffs, grub, meat, provender, provisions, table, viands, victuals, vittles

Related Words for Edibles

commissary, rations, supplies, aliment, nutriment, diet, nourishment, nurture, sustenance, mess, pap, ensilage, feed, fodder, forage, silage, slop, swill, feast, meal, refreshments, regale, repast, spread, board, dish, plate, platter, serving, finger food

Near Antonyms of Edibles

bane, poison, toxin, venom

Word Forms of Edibles

Derived words: edibility (noun), edibleness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Edibles

Late Latin edibilis, from Latin edere to eat eat

First known use: 1661

Frequently Asked Questions about Edibles

What does "Edibles" mean?

"Edibles" means something that is suitable or safe to eat, something edible, a food item. As an a noun, an adjective and a plural noun, it is defined as: something that is suitable or safe to eat, something edible, a food item.

What is another word for "Edibles"?

Other words for "Edibles" include bread, chow, chuck, comestibles, eatables, eats, fare and food. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Edibles" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Edibles"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Edibles". Common alternatives include bread, chow, chuck, comestibles, eatables, eats, fare, food, foodstuffs and grub.

How do you use "Edibles" in a sentence?

Examples of "Edibles" in a sentence: "even if the storm turns out to be a blizzard, there are enough edibles in the refrigerator to last us a week".

Is "Edibles" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Edibles" can be used as a noun, an adjective and a plural noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Edibles"?

"Edibles" is pronounced /ˈe-də-bəl/.

What is the origin of the word "Edibles"?

"Edibles" comes from Late Latin edibilis, from Latin edere to eat eat. First known use: 1661.

What is another word for "Edibles" meaning "substances intended to be eaten"?

When "Edibles" (plural noun) means substances intended to be eaten, synonyms include bread, chow, chuck, comestibles, eatables and eats.